Human Trafficking Summit Raises Awareness of Exploitation of Florida’s Children Leaders, advocates, students and others gather to learn how to combat trafficking, help victims

WHO: Attorney General Pam Bondi, Department of Children and Families Secretary David Wilkins, Department of Juvenile Justice Secretary Wansley Walters, Florida Children & Youth Cabinet, Florida State University Center for the Advancement of Human Rights

WHAT: The goal of the summit is to start a statewide conversation among community leaders, child advocates, students and professionals about the status of human trafficking in our communities. Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world and is a form of modern-day slavery. Several Floridians working to combat human trafficking in our state will also be recognized.

Whether you are in the conference room, classroom or living room, you can ask questions on Twitter by including #trafficking2012 and on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/QaWuyJ. Summit staff will monitor your questions and pose them to panelists at the end of each breakout session.